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SUMMER 2017 FOR MEMBERS + FRIENDS OF THE COSMOSPHERE Lives Change Here! Two Great Examples of How Cosmosphere Camps Make a Difference If you’re familiar with the During the months of June, July Cosmosphere, you’ve likely and August, the Cosmosphere heard about the summer camps hosts a number of groups of available to students who which you may be unaware. just can’t get enough space. From local foster care children These students often go on to to groups of students that travel accomplish amazing things in across state lines, camp at the their careers and you will, in fact, Cosmosphere introduces the meet a few of them later in this love of science, flight, history and issue. But Cosmosphere camp more to those who attend. isn’t just for those with a passion for space. CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 One-on-One INSIDE THIS With Dr. Steven Hawley SPECIAL EDITION HAWLEY OPENS UP ABOUT SCRUBS, SPACE JUNK AND HUBBLE MEMBERS » Astronaut Steve Hawley (from Salina, Kansas) has flown on five U.S. Space Shuttle Cosmo Camp Alumni: Part 2 Flights. After a recent visit to the Cosmosphere to discuss his experiences launching » the Hubble Space Telescope, we had the chance for a little Q&A. Enjoy! Dr. Steven Hawley » Coffee at the Cosmo You mentioned having the the record. That also only counts Q“worst” track record for on- the times when we actually went and Space Out Saturday time launches. Could you explain to the pad and got strapped a bit more on the scrubbed in and then didn’t launch. » 2017 Cosmosphere launches? What were the typical Officially, NASA counts a launch causes of a launch delay? as scrubbed if it doesn’t launch Camp Photos after fueling begins. I had several Probably the most frequent of those, but since I wasn’t on cause of launch scrubs or A board, I don’t count them. delays was weather. Sometimes it would be weather at KSC, but PLUS! it could also be bad weather Often we hear of astronauts » 2017 Cosmosphere at the overseas Trans-Atlantic Qfavorite things about being Abort Landing sites. We also had in space, but what were some of Camp Crew Pictures some mechanical problems that the more difficult aspects you scrubbed launches I was part faced on your missions? of; things like engine failures, » Welcome, New Members! hydraulic pump issues, computer I guess the most difficult issues, main propulsion valve Aaspects were associated » Everything Under the Stars: problems, and various sensor with trying to get all the assigned problems. I ended up scrubbing tasks done in the time available. Tickets Are On Sale Now! something like 12 times. That was particularly true on the Whatever the right number is, it’s CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 Two for the price of...well, FREE! Lives Change Here! CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Silvia Morales, the Regional “I love the museum,” said Students who participate in participating in the space Educational Programs offered every month for all ages Coordinator for Kansas Kids Huckaby. “I’m into history, so summer classes as part of the research class as part of the GEAR UP has been sending that’s my favorite part.” Upward Bound program agree to learning experience. groups of students to give up five weeks of their break And although she’s attended “If I’m not at the Cosmosphere at Coffee at the Cosmo and Space Out Saturday have something for everyone! Cosmosphere camp for four expanding their education. One back-to-back years, Huckaby said least once a year, I’m not a happy years. The GEAR UP program, of those weeks is spent at the that she hasn’t been bored as person,” said Pitcher. “This place funded by the U.S. Department Cosmosphere. the activities continue to change. is incredible and I love sharing of Education and administrated Coffee at the Cosmo Space Out Saturday “This time we’ve battled robots “I took the Adult Astronaut the adventure of camp with my by Wichita State University, and are building gliders. That’s all Adventure in 2006,” Pitcher students.” helps to ensure foster care Every Third Thursday Every Third Saturday new.” Of course, group favorites explained. “Then I came back a O SP HER E P SM R E and state-cared for children Kassidy from Stockton High O S E C N like the rocket launches still few months later after giving the E T H S T graduate from high school and School in Stockton, Missouri 9 - 10 am 10 am - 2 pm happen each year. same camp to my husband as a KID-FRIENDLY! advocates for students to pursue was one of the 16 high school Christmas present. I was hooked.” college educations. In addition For interested participants, both students who attended camp Meet new friends and learn something Join us every third Saturday for a to mentoring, counseling and Jones and Huckaby encourage The Upward Bound program this June with the Upward Bound new and exciting while enjoying your kid-friendly day at the Cosmosphere cultural experiences offered participation. “Make sure you helps prepare students for group. She said her favorite throughout the school year, interact, not just watch,” said college and focuses on children activity was the flight simulator, the summer program offers Huckaby. “You’ll learn a lot more who will be the first person in where the students had the morning cup o’ joe! SINCE 2008 with free educational programming a full schedule of activities— than you think you might. And it’s their family to attend college opportunity to launch and land Since 2008 this enriching continuing for kids – from little tikes to including a four-day camp at the fun learning!” or those from homes where a shuttle while fulfilling different education program for life-long learners features challenges might make it more roles as mission control members. Cosmosphere. For nearly 10 years, Bari Pitcher entertaining, insightful presentations by Cosmosphere staff and middle school. difficult to attend. Pitcher, She also enjoyed making “Cosmosphere camp is one of has been bringing groups of visiting professionals who are experts in a variety of topics related a science teacher at Neosho homemade ice cream with liquid August 19, 2017 - AVIATION the summer experiences the high school students to camp at to science and space. Free to the public, coffee and pastries are Junior High, brings students nitrogen. Kids can make their own airplane! the Cosmosphere from Missouri. provided. kids look most forward to,” explained Morales. “They love Kassidy said she loved all of the September 16, 2017 - HYDROPONICS August 17, 2017 the experiments and seeing the hands-on activities that were Learn about how we would make food on the Moon or in a Mars “FIRST MAN ON THE MOON” ‘behind-the-scenes’ tour of the offered at Cosmosphere camp. settlement space artifacts.” “I wish I could come back next September 21, 2017 “You’ll learn a lot more than October 21, 2017 - GHOSTS year,” she added. “THE OTHER FATHER OF MODERN ROCKETRY” Tatyana Jones, an entering you think you might. Kids will make their own friendly ghost! freshman at Hutchinson Chance from Aurora, Missouri October 19, 2017 Community College, said this was And it’s fun learning!” said his favorite parts of camp “GLAMOROUS GLENNIS” the first time she’d been able to — Cheree Huckaby, Nickerson High School senior were riding the 4G centrifuge attend camp and that she felt closely followed by making and *Coffee at the Cosmo and Space Out Saturday topics and speakers are subject to change. See cosmo.org for the rest of the 2017 listings. like this was a once in a lifetime shooting rockets. opportunity . “My time at the Cosmosphere “I’m not a huge science fan,” was one of the best experiences Jones stated. “But I’ve learned of my life,” he said. “I had the a lot here…more than I did in chance to experience a portion of school.” what astronauts have to learn in order to go into space.” Unlike Jones, Nickerson High Cosmosphere Corporate Partners School senior, Cheree Huckaby He added that he felt the really enjoys both science and staff was phenomenal. “I will history and has attended camp definitely be going back!” with the GEAR UP group for two years. Learn about our Corporate Partnerships at cosmo.org/get-involved/corporate-partnership EXECUTIVE STAFF: MARLA ERIKSEN SUPPORT/DONATE Membership + VOLUNTEER DICK HOLLOWELL Cause Marketing Coordinator The Cosmosphere would not Chief Executive Officer Cosmosphere volunteers exist without the incredible For membership information are an integral part of contact Marla at generosity of passionate JIM REMAR the organization’s daily [email protected] or supporters like you. Please President and operations. Without 620.665.9320. consider the Cosmosphere in Chief Operating Officer volunteers, the Cosmosphere your annual giving and estate would be unable to conduct planning. STEVEN BIRDSALL LAYOUT & DESIGN the wide variety of programs Chief Financial Officer Michele McCartney and services now offered. Contact Mimi Meredith, Creative Design + Vice President of Development, TRACEY TOMME Marketing Manager For more information at 620.665.9339 or Vice President of Education on volunteering at the [email protected] to learn more CREATIVE WRITER Cosmosphere, contact about how your contribution MIMI MEREDITH Carla Stanfield our Volunteer Liaison at of any size can help the Vice President of Public Relations Coordinator 620.665.9340 or The Upward Bound program helps prepare students for college and focuses on Tatyana Jones (left), an entering freshman at Hutchinson Community College children who will be the first person in their family to attend college or those and Cheree Huckaby, a Nickerson High School senior are both part of the GEAR Cosmosphere grow and thrive.